The opulant center of Metro Atlanta known as Buckhead had a very unorthodox beginning. Its roots trace back to a general store and tavern founded in 1837 called Henry Irby's, after its owner.  The tavern was the stopping place for the traveling rich and poor. What is now streets lined with condo buildings and upscale boutiques was then a thinly populated wilderness. The area was called Irbyville. 

The Henry Irby store was maintained throughout the  Civil War. According to descendants of Irby, he killed a large deer and mounted the "buck head" for all travels to see!  No one really knows why everyone was so amazed with the display of the buck's head. There were even jokes around town about it. Be that as it may, the nickname "Buckhead" withstood the test of time. By the 20th century, it was a plush suburban area of Atlanta known for its larger estates and its affluent occupants. 

 Henry Irby died in 1879 and was buried in the Sardia Methodist Church cemetery on Power's Ferry Road. The original store was on the corner of West Paces Ferry Road and Roswell Road. Lenox Square, a social and commercial hub, is the equivalent to the old Irby's tavern.

Welcome to BUCKHEAD!

 Buckhead is now known for its luxurious shopping, dining and entertainment. Known as "The Beverly Hills of the East,"Buckhead has it all. It has an abundance of fine dining options, which include Chops Steakhouse, Lobster Bar, Bones Steakhouse, Atlanta Fish Market, Kyma contemporary Greek Tavern on Piedmont Road, The Paces 88 American Bistro, a casual sophistication located at the St. Regis Hotel, Bluepointe, Maggianos Little Italy, Ruth's Chris, Morton's and many more fine dinning venues. Buckhead is also known for its World-Class Hotels  including The Intercontinental Hotel, The Mansion on Peachtree, The W, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, The St. Regis, and The J.W. Marriott. If you have taste for luxury on your tongue, Buckhead's list of restaurants can satisfy your every need. 

 Buckhead is one of the "nation's best sub-cities," according to a report on America's top cities. It is one of the country's largest urban mixed use development area with extravagant sought after Luxury Condominium High Rises which include The Buckhead Grand, Gallery, Eclipse, Ovation, Paces 325, Park Regency, 10 Terminus Place, The Paramount Buckhead, Realm and many more. Some of the more higher end Condominiums for-sale are the Sovereign, Park Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, Buckhead residences; The Mansion on Peachtree, St. Regis The Residences on West Paces Ferry Road. If you are looking for a slick place to call home, Buckhead is the choice for you.  It has everything for the Chic, and Savvy Buyer.